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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.55, 7,106.31 and 2,791.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.55, 7,106.31 and 2,791.66 is: 3,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.55 : 7,106.31 = 2,791.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.55/7,106.31 = 2,791.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.55x = 7,106.31 × 2,791.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.55x = 19,838,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,838,383.61/5,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.45

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